PH growth seen lagging Asian peers, IMF says

Inquirer.net - Oct 14, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said the Philippines will likely lag behind most of its emerging and developing Asian peers this year as policymakers struggle to control inflation without further slowing economic growth. In its latest World Economic Outlook, released Tuesday, the Washington-based lender cut its 2026 growth forecast for the Philippines

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